Dave Brown

Why can't Carlos Marmol find his arm slot or confidence at Des Moines instead of ruining outstanding jobs by Cubs starting pitchers, as if they don't have enough problems with no offensive support. If I was Ryan Dempster I'd punch Dale Sveum in the nose. Cubs fan since 1934. -- Ray Nepute Atlanta GA I don't condone violence, Ray, but I understand your frustration. I believe Sveum has rectified the problem by removing Marmol from the closer's role, but he's hinted that Marmol's timeout could be a short one. There is no chance the Cubs will send Marmol to Iowa. And, reminder, no need to reveal how long you've been a Cubs fan. Can Anthony Rizzo play the...

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